THE great-nephew of a Hearts legend killed in World War One claimed he would be “turning in his grave” as the crisis club faces doom.

Bobby Currie accused Tynecastle chief Vladimir Romanov of insulting the memory of hero uncle Duncan — and six fellow Jambos who died in battle.

Bobby, 61, of Kilwinning, Ayrshire, added: “Back in his day, it was all about the love of playing and the club.

“Along with his proud teammates, he made the ultimate sacrifice in the war. Then you have Romanov — they are like chalk and cheese. It’s like a hobby for him but he’s bored.”

In 1914 the entire table-topping Hearts first team squad enlisted with the 16th Royal Scots — famously known as McCrae’s Battalion. Duncan, a sergeant, was killed in action in France. His commanding officer wrote to Duncan’s dad: “His death has been a heavy blow to the Battalion. The grave is a shell-hole in no man’s land.”

On Wednesday the taxman hit Hearts with a winding-up order over a £450,000 debt.

The club begged fans to buy shares or risk their favourites going out of business this month.